Does Creatine Supplementation significantly increase performance?

[SaM5246]

The short answer is no. Why?


1. You're body already produces creatine. It is synthesized by arginine, glycine, and methionine

2. The kidney's will work to maintain normal CK (creatine phosphate) blood levels, excess creatine is excreted through the urine as "Creatinine".

3. To benefit from creatine supplementation you must first be deficient in it. The average person produces enough creatine to do vigorous weight training without being deficient.


A vegetarian might consider creatine supplementation, but before anyone goes spending $20, $30, $40 for the latest "proprietary" supplement to hit the market you should have your blood levels checked to see if you are on the low end of the normal range.


I will update this thread with expert advice from a doctor later on.

[~Mr. Jon~]

when I do work out and use creatine I blow up like a blimp . As you stated I dont see a increase in performance, but appearance wise its like damn 0.o.

[SaM5246]

Originally Posted by ~Mr. Jon~

when I do work out and use creatine I blow up like a blimp . As you stated I dont see a increase in performance, but appearance wise its like damn 0.o.

I'm not sure what causes the water retention that people say. And I'm no cellular biology expert but my dad and my brother are (bro's a doc) but I'm going even a step further, I'm going to ask a researcher, these guys know this shit inside out, they are 10x smarter than your doctor that helps you buy drugs...they are the real deal. I will report back to this thread and settle this shit once and for all. Even though everything I said makes perfect sense and is true I'm not an expert...it's like asking a car salesman what to do about your heart murmur.

Stay tuned idiots...also anyone that argues what they say will become the laughing stock of the internet.

[Butters]

hey sam, i need to hit the gym, but i don't wanna hit the gym

should i get a bowflex? those shits are expensive. but id use something like that at home.

[SaM5246]

Originally Posted by Butters

hey sam, i need to hit the gym, but i don't wanna hit the gym

should i get a bowflex? those shits are expensive. but id use something like that at home.

well, it's better than not doing any exercise at all

a gym provides much more though

[Butters]

Originally Posted by SaM5246

well, it's better than not doing any exercise at all

a gym provides much more though

don't mock me asshole

[spanish_booty25]

Originally Posted by SaM5246

The short answer is no. Why?


1. You're body already produces creatine. It is synthesized by arginine, glycine, and methionine

2. The kidney's will work to maintain normal CK (creatine phosphate) blood levels, excess creatine is excreted through the urine as "Creatinine".

3. To benefit from creatine supplementation you must first be deficient in it. The average person produces enough creatine to do vigorous weight training without being deficient.


A vegetarian might consider creatine supplementation, but before anyone goes spending $20, $30, $40 for the latest "proprietary" supplement to hit the market you should have your blood levels checked to see if you are on the low end of the normal range.


I will update this thread with expert advice from a doctor later on.

I beg to differ

if you are plateau-ing and cant seem to push more weight creatine is a good way to get that extra push ....as long as you maintain training........when you get off you should see gains

[Dopetastic]

The world of nutrition and supplementation is full of misinformation, conflicting information and constantly changing information.


Any methods which do actually work eg AAS have been banned by the FDA. Creatine is worthless, and like all dietary supplements is just a snake oil scam designed to part you from your hard earned money.

Creatine gives you a 1-2 second boost in endurance activities. Although it is hyped as a weight lifitng supplement it is essentially useless.

Any 'gains' that anyone sees from taking CM is nothing but fluid retention. Not lean gains.

Problem with most people who lift is that they're always looking for shortcuts by using supplements etc, when really there is no substitute for hard work, good food,


Supplement companies use anecdotal evidence to support and hype up their supps. There are loopholes in the law which allow them to do so, but many of their claims are just bordering on misrepresentation.

I know their marketing pitches are enticing, but marketers know how to use the buzzwords, that's their job. They made products like CEE sound too good to be true, but they really are! Don't fall for it.

[tsunami720]

creatine allows you to get a few more reps in. you don't get fatigued as easily. it isn't a HUGE difference, but if you're training hard, it'll give you a small edge.

[SaM5246]

Originally Posted by Dopetastic

The world of nutrition and supplementation is full of misinformation, conflicting information and constantly changing information.


Any methods which do actually work eg AAS have been banned by the FDA. Creatine is worthless, and like all dietary supplements is just a snake oil scam designed to part you from your hard earned money.

Creatine gives you a 1-2 second boost in endurance activities. Although it is hyped as a weight lifitng supplement it is essentially useless.

Any 'gains' that anyone sees from taking CM is nothing but fluid retention. Not lean gains.

Problem with most people who lift is that they're always looking for shortcuts by using supplements etc, when really there is no substitute for hard work, good food,


Supplement companies use anecdotal evidence to support and hype up their supps. There are loopholes in the law which allow them to do so, but many of their claims are just bordering on misrepresentation.

I know their marketing pitches are enticing, but marketers know how to use the buzzwords, that's their job. They made products like CEE sound too good to be true, but they really are! Don't fall for it.

WAIT 1 DAMN SECOND!!!! You mean Ronnie Coleman didn't get that big from taking BSN NOXplode?? I've seen him in magazines holding it...I think if Jay Culter started taking it he could win someday.